Cheddar Cheese Meatloaf

Here's a recipe for a tasty, cheddary alternative to plain meatloaf.

1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef

3/4 cup crushed cheese crackers (use Cheez-Its or a similar type cracker)

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped

1/4 cup chili sauce

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation -
In a large mixing bowl, mix the ground beef, milk, eggs, and cracker crumbs together. Add the remaining ingredients and mix everything together well. Spray a large loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Shape meat mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350º for 1-1/2 hours or until the temperature in the center of the meatloaf reaches 160º.

Kitchen Collection Nonstick Meatloaf Pan Set
Make your meatloaf healthier. Let the grease drain away as it bakes in this 9" x 5" Nonstick Meatloaf Pan with Insert. Use the outer pan for making homemade bread too.